Roosevelt Corollary

How did the Roosevelt Corollary change the role of the United States in Latin America, and why did President Roosevelt believe this change was necessary?
This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine. Students will analyze primary and secondary source documents. They’ll then answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge.

Included in this resource:

Do Now - “Hands Off!” 1904 primary source political cartoon analysis with scaffolding questions
The Roosevelt Corollary reading passage with scaffolding questions
Analyzing the Roosevelt Corollary primary source text excerpt with scaffolding questions
Theodore Roosevelt on the Roosevelt Corollary POV with scaffolding questions
James Monroe on the Roosevelt Corollary POV with scaffolding questions
Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did the Roosevelt Corollary impact the relationship between the United States and Latin American countries, and why did it lead to tension in the region?
Answer key for teachers (suggested)
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